Comparing Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men'

When Curly slugged Lennie in his face and Lennie doesn't do anything so, George said "Get him Lennie, Don't let him do it." When Lennie took Curly's hand away from his face and looked about for George. Curly had slashed at Lennie's eye and his face was covered with blood. George yelled at Lennie "I said get him (63). " Both of these examples suggest George doesn't want Lennie to get beat up and he rather get in trouble and lose his job.

Curley’s attitude mirrors that of tree bark, it is rough, sturdy, and can give you splinters if not careful, it shows how coarse Curley's attitude is. Curley’s attitude is a crucial part of what allows him to fit the villain archetype, however, his attitude is not the only element that shows he is a villain. One’s attitude goes hand in hand with how the act, similar in archetypes you don’t see the hero hurting or torturing people for their amusement. After Curley and Slim arrive at the bunkhouse, the characters start to laugh at Curley for his glove filled with vaseline, so Curley decides that he needs to prove himself better by picking a fight with Lennie.

-chapter 1 page 4 Okonkwo’s eldest son Nwoye had a rocky relationship with his father. Nwoye lacked confidence, a large part of the reason for this is because of the way Okonkwo treats him. “[Okonkwo] was a very strong man and rarely felt fatigue. But his wives and children were not as strong, and so they suffered. But they dared not complain openly.

(Steinbeck 29). In case Lennie is in trouble with Curley, George is telling Lennie what to do in case he decides to do something evil, showing how people become protective when around Curley. Another instance when self protection is most prevalent is after Curley struck Lennie, George told Lennie to protect himself and Lennie did just that: “Curley’s fist was swinging when Lennie reached for it. The next minute Curley was flopping like a fish on a line, and his closed fist was lost in Lennie’s big hand” (Steinbeck 63). Due to Curley’s spontaneous evil, Lennie was forced to defend himself, and in the end Curley walked away with the most injuries.

(19). Another example of anxiousness is when the boss was trying to talk Lennie, George is trying to speak up for him. “The boss turns on George. “Then why don’t you let him answer? What you trying to put over?”

The 9th rule of the Ranch Fight Club is, if someone challenges you, you must fight, "Don't let him pull you in—but—if the son-of-a-bitch socks you—let 'him have it." (steinbeck 131) Now this isn't a quote from George but it clearly states his intentions. George from the beginning treated everyone as if they had already socked him once i the head and is out to get him.

Well, I aint done nothing like that no more” (Steinbeck 44). Even George is remorseful for what he has done in the past he still continues to demean Lennie. Which (due to his childlike demeanor) Lennie does not notice when he is being made fun

Curley was wondering how the fight switched from him winning to Lennie winning. Lennie’s strength had made Curley wonder how George was able to convince Lennie to fight. The end of the fight showed that power and control can make people do any action told. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Steinbeck uses metaphor, simile, and diction to create pathos to perpetuate the theme of power and control.

Another technique that the author uses is by creating strong characters. The father was the strongest character of all of the characters because he is often portrayed throughout the story as a man who says little and does a lot. He is also a strong character because he is teaching throughout the story, teaching Eddy how to play sports, teaching the narrator how to shoot a gun, and multiple other instances in the

That is what a man does…” (P. 158-159). Okonkwo tries to act like a man, and does everything possible to give off a manly appearance but he associates cowardice with femininity. Throughout the novel Okonkwo does countless actions that lead him to dreadful places, but he couldn’t take it anymore and became powerless. “In a flash Okonkwo drew his machete.

Michael notices the boys having this conversation and end up shoving Naymond telling him that Dukie said he wanted to be left alone so leave him alone. After Michael reprimanded Nayond, he said well I’m just saying and Michael responds by saying “That’s all you ever do, just say” (5:55). By Michael expressing his opinion about Naymond’s actions means that he is willing to voice his inner feelings rather than just keep them to himself. Also by Michael administering a little shove on Naymond can also allow us to conclude that Michael is willing to use violence as a problem solving strategy if need be. Naymond showed his violent and outspoken side when he continued to threaten Dukie and when he repetitively had a response for the things that Michael was telling

While you read the back cover of the book Of Mice and Men and reading the descriptions of the characters you are probably thinking, why in the world would a tough and tall man like Lennie stick with such a little man like George? Well while you read the book, Steinbeck shows us through Lennie’s actions that he isn’t the brightest man alive, he is almost like a ginormous teddy bear, he loves to pet animals and he never does anything mean on purpose. But those characteristics get him into serious trouble. But George on the other hand, he is more of the tough one. He helps Lennie not get into trouble and when Lennie does he helps him get out of it

George sacrifices the chance to have a better and more fulfilled life to stay with Lennie. First, when George was introducing himself and Lennie to their new boss, he said, “I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy.” This shows that George was portraying that he cares about Lennie enough to be picked up on by others. He was willing to lie about being Lennie’s cousin to get him a job. Also, when George and Lennie were talking to each other at their camp spot George said, “I could get along so easy and nice If I didn’t have you on my tail.”

George has many strengths, however probably his greatest strength is his brain. He always knows what to say and what not to say, however Lennie doesn’t so George always finds himself having to help Lennie out of a situation. George tries to stay on everybody's good side as to keep Lennie and him out of trouble. ” In a panic, Lennie looked at George for help. “He can do anything you tell him,” said George.”

In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Curley seeks revenge on Lennie and wants to Lynch him for ruining his reputation of being a tough guy. Curley is an angry, evil, little guy who is also the boss's son. Around the ranch he's known as being "pretty handy"(26). We see this part of his reputation demonstrated when he fights Lennie. When Lennie breaks Curley's hand, and Slim and the others blackmail him and tell him, "I think you got your han' caught in a machine.